Job Description Job Description
Job Summary
This position is responsible for installing and maintaining new and existing fiber.
Pay Range: Dependent upon directly related work experience.
Essential duties & responsibilities:
Prep, tray, and splice fiber optic cables ranging from 1 single fiber up to 432 count fiber to include ribbon and loose tube
Ribbonize loose tube fiber
Identify and access fibers in an existing splice enclosure
Perform mid-sheath and splice fibers in an active network
Respond to network outages and perform required repairs
Install termination panels in a central office on customer premise
Utilize optical testing equipment such as OTDR, Power Meter, Fiber Identifier, and Fiber Scope
Follow fiber splicing documentation
Provide as-builds as required
Maintain safe work environment by following policy and procedures, codes, behavior standards, and legal regulations
Interact in an honest, trustworthy, and dependable manner with customers and vendors
Perform other duties as required
Mandatory knowledge, skills, abilities and other qualifications
Ability to read splicing matrix and design drawings
Ability to utilize MS Excel, other software, applications, or equivalent to document and retrieve splice information
Ability to operate a bucket truck
Highly organized and detail oriented
Critical thinking skills
Ability to comprehend, process and apply both verbal and written skills appropriate to the job
Ability to detect errors, determine causes, and make corrections as appropriate
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers
Experience
Knowledge of operating and using fiber optic splice equipment
Knowledge of fiber optic theory which includes fiber loss connector types and the different types of fibers
Willing to provide hands on training, experience is a plus, but not necessary
Physical Requirements
Must be in good physical condition with the ability to stoop crawl, bend at the knees and waist, squat, and lift 50lbs; includes body weight, equipment, tools, and boxes
Must be able to stand for long periods of time on various types of surfaces
May be required to work long and unpredictable hours and some weekends
Position requires working outdoors in all types of weather
Ability to climb and work at different elevations/ heights (for example, ladders, poles, bucket trucks) that may exceed 18 feet
Must have a clean driving record and maintain a current insurable driver's license
Position may require travel
Disclaimer: The information on this position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Employees will be asked to perform other duties as needed.
